WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
